Chicken neck vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken neck and ground beef different?
- Chicken neck is higher in vitamin B5, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 93% higher.
- Chicken neck contains 14 times more polyunsaturated fat than ground beef. While chicken neck contains 5.68g of polyunsaturated fat, ground beef contains only 0.408g.
- Ground beef has less saturated fat.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +266.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +19.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +214% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59.2% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2066.7% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +857.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.07 g
Fats:
26.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.99 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Contains more FatsFats | +70.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
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Water
~58.37g
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Other
~2.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.27 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.68 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1292.2% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.26µg | 2.49µg | 93% |
Zinc | 1.86mg | 5.84mg | 36% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.68g | 0.408g | 35% |
Protein | 14.07g | 23.87g | 20% |
Fats | 26.24g | 15.37g | 17% |
Selenium | 12µg | 19.1µg | 13% |
Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.311mg | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 10.55g | 7.322g | 8% |
Phosphorus | 112mg | 166mg | 8% |
Vitamin A | 65µg | 3µg | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.85mg | 0.512mg | 7% |
Saturated fat | 7.27g | 6.073g | 5% |
Iron | 1.9mg | 2.27mg | 5% |
Cholesterol | 99mg | 88mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.608mg | 4.026mg | 3% |
Calories | 297kcal | 241kcal | 3% |
Potassium | 137mg | 241mg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.171mg | 2% |
Calcium | 18mg | 33mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
Magnesium | 13mg | 17mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
Copper | 0.08mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
Sodium | 64mg | 73mg | 0% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.137mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.545mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.588mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.933mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.005mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.332mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.641mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.348mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.06g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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46%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%

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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.197g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Chicken neck is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)